HUNDRED CORNER SHRIMP BALLS

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Categories     Shellfish     Fry     Cocktail Party     Lunar New Year     Shrimp     Deep-Fry     Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes 80 hors d'oeuvres, serving 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lb large shrimp (30), peeled and deveined
8-oz can water chestnuts (1 cup), rinsed and finely chopped
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons finely chopped chilled fresh pork fat or lard
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine or Scotch
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion greens
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
About 8 cups vegetable oil
Accompaniment: apricot dipping sauce

Steps:

  • Pulse shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl, then stir in water chestnuts, egg white, pork fat, rice wine, ginger, scallion, salt, and cornstarch. Beat shrimp mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon and throw it against side of bowl until combined well and compacted. Wet your hands with cold water and form teaspoons of shrimp mixture into balls, arranging in 1 layer on a wax-paper-lined tray. Coat balls, 1 at a time, in panko, then arrange in 1 layer on another wax-paper-lined tray.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Heat oil in a 5-quart pot until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F and fry balls in 4 batches, turning, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden and just cooked through. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.) Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. When all shrimp balls are fried, reheat on a rack set in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until just hot, about 2 minutes.

Abbigail Mccalister
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These shrimp balls were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Diane Oliveira
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These shrimp balls were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more garlic and ginger next time.


Jonika Chettri
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I've made these shrimp balls several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Nisan Ogunsan
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These shrimp balls were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili sauce next time.


Chandra Narayansah
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These shrimp balls were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


Lee Mclain
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp balls fell apart when I was frying them. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Charles Anderson
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These shrimp balls were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Leelynd Callen
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I loved the combination of shrimp and pork in these shrimp balls. They were very flavorful and juicy.


Vibes With Smaalliee
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These shrimp balls were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


nghia tran
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these shrimp balls. They were very flavorful and the texture was perfect.


PJ Bibby
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These shrimp balls were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.


Taylor Harman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my shrimp balls didn't turn out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


curtis mclwaine johnston
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These shrimp balls were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Nabin panday official
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I wasn't sure how these shrimp balls would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very tasty and I will definitely be making them again.


Monica Leazenby
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These shrimp balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Thomas Mccracken
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I love the crispy texture of these shrimp balls. They're also very flavorful, thanks to the combination of shrimp, pork, and vegetables.


Gordon Emick
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I've made these shrimp balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great appetizer or main course.


Kimberly Murray
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These shrimp balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.